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Test Code JO1 Jo 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients with clinical features of idiopathic inflammatory myositis, especially those with clinical features suggestive of anti-synthetase syndrome or interstitial lung disease

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Special Instructions

Reference Values

<1.0 U (negative)

≥1.0 U (positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86235

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
JO1 Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S 33571-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
JO1 Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S 33571-1

Interpretation

A positive result for anti-Jo 1 antibody is suggestive of anti- synthetase syndrome or may indicate a risk for myositis with or without interstitial lung disease.

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK
Heat-Treated Reject

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay